Image released in search for man who grabbed woman in Huddersfield

The victim, 26, was grabbed on the arm by the man at around 4.15pm in Stoney Battery Road, off Manchester Road.

She had been walking down a path towards the canal when she was approached by the man last Saturday.

Police said a short struggle ensued before the suspect ran back towards the canal.

Enquiries are ongoing and police today (Friday) issued an E-Fit image of a man they are trying to trace in connection with the incident.

PC Paul Jackson, of Kirklees District, CID, said: "This was clearly a distressing incident and officers have increased their patrols in the area to reassure the community."

he suspect is described as a black man, in his 20s, approximately 5ft 8in, tall and of muscular build. He had short black hair, was clean shaven and had bruising round his right eye. He wore a shiny navy tracksuit with white stripes on the arms and legs and bright pink trainers.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Kirklees District CID via 101, quoting crime reference 13170336436.